Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Photo: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
At a Glance
| Caribbean Beach | JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Moderate | Deluxe |
| Area | Epcot Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Skyliner, Bus | None listed |
| Table-Service Dining | 2 restaurants | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 3 locations | None |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Water Slide, Quiet Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios | Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes |
Tier
Caribbean Beach
ModerateJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
DeluxeArea
Caribbean Beach
Epcot Resort AreaJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Caribbean Beach
Skyliner, BusJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
None listedTable-Service Dining
Caribbean Beach
2 restaurantsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Caribbean Beach
3 locationsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NonePool Amenities
Caribbean Beach
Pool, Water Slide, Quiet PoolJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Caribbean Beach
NoJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoTop Highlight
Caribbean Beach
Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney DeluxesOverview
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
A moderate resort spread around Barefoot Bay with island villages, Skyliner access, and easy connections to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.
Amenities
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- shipwreck play area
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail (1.4-mile promenade around Barefoot Bay)
- Water Slide
- Quiet Pool
- Marina
- Fishing around Barefoot Bay
- Volleyball
Wellness
- Spa
Rooms
- Club Level
Other
- calypso trading post
- Laundry Facilities
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Amenity details coming soon.
Transportation
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
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Skyliner
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Transportation details coming soon.
Pros
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Moderate price tier with colorful Caribbean theming
- Large resort with a central Old Port Royale hub
- Close to Art of Animation and Pop Century via Skyliner
- Refurbished rooms are a significant improvement
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
- Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
- Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
- Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
- Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts
Cons
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
- Very spread-out layout makes walking distances from rooms very long
- Dining options are limited and not highly regarded by guests
- Bus-only access to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
- Lost much of its lush tropical vibe after recent reimagining
- Some room buildings are far from the main hub and bus stops
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
- No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
- Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
- Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
- Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates
On-Site Dining
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
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Banana Cabana
Table ServiceAmerican
dinner
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Centertown Market
Quick ServiceLatin, American
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Centertown Market Grab & Go
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Sebastian's Bistro
Table ServiceLatin
dinner
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Spyglass Grill
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
No on-site dining information available.
Community Discussions
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
- Caribbean Beach Availability : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Disney Caribbean Beach : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Ease my mind about Caribbean Beach! : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Talk To Me About Caribbean Beach Resort r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Tell me the pros and cons of Caribbean Beach Resort r/WaltDisneyWorld
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- JW Bonnet Creek or? : r/marriott r/marriott
- JW Marriot Bonnet Creek : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Reviews? r/marriott
- JW Marriott-Bonnet Creek(Orlando) r/marriott
- Orlando stay - JW Bonnet Creek or JW Grande Lakes r/marriott
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